Getting an Averatec 3255

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HazelEyez

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if you dont know about this laptop, well heres some info


Specifications:
Part#: AV3255P1
CPU: AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+
Display: 12.1" XGA TFT
OS: Windows XP Professional
Memory: 512MB DDR333
Graphics: S3 UniChrome Integrated Video Controller w/ 64MB of RAM
HD: 40 GB
Optical Drive: DVD/CD-RW drive
Communication: 56K Modem, 10/100 LAN, 802.11g
Ports: 3x USB 2.0, VGA, Audio ports, 1x PC Card Slot
Average Battery Life: 2.5 hours
Dimensions: 10.9" x 9.6" x 1.0"
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

im buying it from newegg.com, since that the best price i can see and people seem to like it, im getting it for 1,040,00... this is my first laptop... im not looking for something expensive, and to me this is a great deal. so what do you think?
 
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Praetor

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I guess thats a fair price (and a damn nice one if its in CAD but im assuming its USD) ... if thats a 'serious' laptop then you should be ok but if you intend to do gaming on it you should seriously reconsider a more gaming oriented system :)
 
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HazelEyez

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Hp pavilion ze4800 or Averatec 3255

Pavilion ze4800 series customize notebook
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Home Edition
- AMD Athlon(TM) XP-M 2800+ 2.133 GHz
- 14.1" TFT XGA (1024 x 768)
- 512MB DDR SDRAM (1x512MB)
- 40 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
- ATI Mobility Radeon(TM)
- 802.11b Wireless LAN
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
- 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- hpshopping in-box envelope

thats what is on the hp pavilion, i described in a different thread, about the averatec 3255. please tell me which you would prefer.

ohh and this one is for 1,029,00 after mail and rebate
 
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Samwise

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Avertec 3200 HPze4800 compared.

In comparing the Avertec 3200 with the HP ze4800 you forgot one characteristic:

WEIGHT. The Avertec weighs 4.3 lbs vs. the ze4800s 7.3 lbs.

I bought an Avertec 3200 about a month ago (August) for my kid to take to high school. I wanted something light that could fit into a backpack. It is the best value lightweight laptop on the market. I did not want to spend 2K or 3K for a light-weight laptop that could get trashed.

The keyboard feels a little strange, but otherwise so far so good. Only other additional defects of note are, no parallel port and the advertized battery life is not as long as those systems built using the Intel Centrino chip.

For myself, the Avertec 6100 and tablet PC versions look interesting, but I have not tried them.
 
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Praetor

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WEIGHT. The Avertec weighs 4.3 lbs vs. the ze4800s 7.3 lbs.
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Im confused... are you looking for a light laptop or a heavy one?

Only other additional defects of note are, no parallel port
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Most people dont need them anymore ... if your really do then a USB port replicator is probably a better route :)
 
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